You are not here by accident! Whether you were referred to us by the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CAADAC), where we are listed as one the Approved schools on their website www.caadac.org (Approval 970088 - the California Foundation for Advancement of Addiction Professionals - CFAAP) or if you were referred to us by a friend who is an Alumni or by a treatment center or a sober living environment - WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR EDUCATIONAL GOALS!  Upon completion of our Chemical Dependency Counseling program, students are able to begin working in the field immediately and are well-prepared to take the CAADAC written exam and oral boards.

PRESS RELEASE ALL INDIVIDUALS PROVIDING SERVICES MUST BE REGISTERED WITH AN ADP APPROVED SCHOOL BY APRIL 1, 2010 AND MUST COMPLETE CERTIFICATION WITHIN 5 YEARS OF REGISTRATION DATE.
Per Section 13010, Title 9, Division 4, Chapter 8, Subchapter 2, California Code of Regulations requires that 30% of all “All non-licensed and non-certified individuals providing counseling in an AOD program licensed and/or certified by ADP shall be registered to obtain certification as an AOD counselor with one of the certifying organizations currently approved by ADP.”

Click here to download PDF document from the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs.

CALL TO GET STARTED TODAY AT 949.646.8018

Our fast track CDC program provides students with the necessary classroom education to assist them in beginning their career in the field of Chemical Dependency Counseling.We have IN CLASS and ONLINE options.

IN CLASS option is located in Costa Mesa 9:00-2:30 for 3 months. ONLINE classes meet Mon-Wed nights 6:00-9:30PM for 6 months. *NEW in 2010 We now have a 6-month IN CLASS Saturday OPTION - classes begin March 6th - CALL to reserve your seat TODAY!

Our fast track MFT - CDC program provides therapists the necessary courses to obtain certification in Chemical Dependency Counseling - with the intentional focus on chemical dependency for therapists wanting specialization in this field (this is an abbreviated version of our full Chemical Dependency Counseling program) - consisting of four specifically chosen phases + the practicum course. This is offered to MFTs ONLINE or IN CLASS.

 
Our Practicum program offers students who have completed their classroom time with us or elsewhere quality supervision for completing their Internship at an approved facility and the 11-week class time necessary for completing their education in Chemical Dependency Counseling - this course is offered online or in class.

Give us a call @ 949.646.8018 or email us today - we are happy to answer any questions you have and help you get started - this is an excellent way to carve out a GREAT future for yourself in the field of Chemical Dependency Treatment.

We look forward to helping you.

We have multiple options for payment - visit our Tuition Fees page to find the best solution for you.
Our staff has over 100 years of education and experience in the fields of Chemical Dependency Counseling and Mental Health. Instructors are both nationally and internationally certified and are committed to their craft. Our low student-to-staff ratio ensures each student the highest quality in education and to provide personal attention for all our student's needs.

We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!